Title Jammu and Kashmir Date-wise Events 1925: Maharaja Hari Singh became the ruler of J&K. October 22, 1947: rebellious citizens from the western districts of the State and Pushtoon tribesmen from the Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan invaded the State, backed by Pakistan. The Maharaja initially fought back but appealed for assistance to the India, who agreed on the condition that the ruler accede to India. October 26, 1947: Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947 in return for military aid and assistance,[20] which was accepted by the Governor General the next day. 1948: At the beginning of 1948, India took the matter to the United Nations Security Council. The Security Council passed a resolution asking Pakistan to withdraw its forces as well as the Pakistani nationals from the territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and India to withdraw the majority of its forces leaving only a sufficient number to maintain law and order, following which a Plebiscite would be held. January 01, 1949: A ceasefire was agreed on 1 January 1949, supervised by UN observers. August 13, 1948: A special United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) was set up to negotiate the withdrawal arrangements as per the Security Council resolution. The UNCIP made three visits to the subcontinent between 1948 and 1949, trying to find a solution agreeable to both India and Pakistan. It passed a resolution in August 1948 proposing a three-part process. It was accepted by India but effectively rejected by Pakistan. 1965: war 1971: war 1972 - Simla Agreement, agreeing on a Line of Control between their respective regions and committing to a peaceful resolution of the dispute through bilateral negotiations. 1999 - Kargil War and Lahore Declaration Description

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